ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Goldblatt's hypertension
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hypertension, hypertensive (accelerated) (benign) (essential) (idiopathic) (malignant) (systemic) › Goldblatt's”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Goldblatt's hypertension
The ICD-10-CM code for Goldblatt's hypertension is I70.1 (Atherosclerosis of renal artery).
Within I70 (atherosclerosis), I70.1 is specifically for atherosclerosis of renal artery. Related codes cover of aorta (I70.0), of native arteries of the extremities (I70.2), of unspecified type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities (I70.3), of autologous vein bypass graft(s) of the extremities (I70.4), of nonautologous biological bypass graft(s) of the extremities (I70.5), of nonbiological bypass graft(s) of the extremities (I70.6), of other type of bypass graft(s) of the extremities (I70.7), of other arteries (I70.8) and 1 more.
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of I70.1, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: atherosclerosis of renal arterioles (I12.-).
Use an additional code to identify: exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22), history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891), occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31), tobacco dependence (F17.-) and tobacco use (Z72.0).
Common questions about Goldblatt's hypertension ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Goldblatt's hypertension?
- I70.1 — Atherosclerosis of renal artery.
Is I70.1 billable?
- Yes. I70.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can I70.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict I70.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is I70.1 a CC or MCC?
- No. I70.1 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.